Is Renault Kwid E20 compliant?
Petrol variants manufactured from 2023 onwards can safely use E20 fuel. Older petrol variants are not certified for E20.
E20 compatible from: 2023 onwards
Expected mileage impact: 4–6% reduction(ARAI controlled tests (2026))
Renault warranty: 4 years / 1,00,000 km. E20 use covered for 2023+ variants. Older variants may not be covered for E20-related damage.
Year-wise E20 compliance status
Climber
petrol · manual
10th Anniversary Edition AMT
petrol · automatic
Authentic CNG
cng · manual
CLIMBER 1.0 AMT
petrol · automatic
CLIMBER 1.0 MT
petrol · manual
RXT 1.0L Petrol+CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · manual
CLIMBER
petrol · manual
CLIMBER (O) 1.0 AMT Dual Tone
petrol · automatic
CLIMBER
petrol · manual
CLIMBER (O) 1.0 AMT Dual Tone
petrol · automatic
CLIMBER 1.0 (O)
petrol · manual
CLIMBER 1.0 AMT (O)
petrol · automatic
1.0 RXT
petrol · manual
1.0 RXT AMT
petrol · automatic
NEOTECH RXL Petrol + CNG(Outside Fitted)
cng · manual
1.0 RXL AMT CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · automatic
1.0 RXT
petrol · manual
1.0 RXT AMT
petrol · automatic
1.0 RXT Opt CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · manual
1.0 Marvel Captain America Edition
petrol · manual
1.0 Marvel Captain America Edition AMT
petrol · automatic
1.0 RXL
petrol · manual
1.0 RXL AMT Petrol+CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · automatic
CLIMBER 1.0 AMT
petrol · automatic
Climber 1.0 Petrol+cng(Outside fitted)
cng · manual
1.0 RXL AMT
petrol · automatic
1.0 RXT
petrol · manual
1.0 RXT CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · manual
1.0 Marvel Captain American Edition AMT Petrol+CNG (Outside fitted)
cng · automatic
1.0 RXL CNG (Outside Fitted)
cng · manual
1.0 RXT AMT Sports Edition
petrol · automatic
RXE
petrol · manual
| Year | Variant | Fuel | Transmission | E20 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Climber | petrol | manual | ✓E20 Compatible |
| 10th Anniversary Edition AMT | petrol | automatic | ✓E20 Compatible | |
| Authentic CNG | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2024 | CLIMBER 1.0 AMT | petrol | automatic | ✓E20 Compatible |
| CLIMBER 1.0 MT | petrol | manual | ✓E20 Compatible | |
| RXT 1.0L Petrol+CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2023 | CLIMBER | petrol | manual | ✓E20 Compatible |
| CLIMBER (O) 1.0 AMT Dual Tone | petrol | automatic | ✓E20 Compatible | |
| 2022 | CLIMBER | petrol | manual | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible |
| CLIMBER (O) 1.0 AMT Dual Tone | petrol | automatic | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible | |
| 2021 | CLIMBER 1.0 (O) | petrol | manual | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible |
| CLIMBER 1.0 AMT (O) | petrol | automatic | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible | |
| 2020 | 1.0 RXT | petrol | manual | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible |
| 1.0 RXT AMT | petrol | automatic | ⚠Partially E20 Compatible | |
| NEOTECH RXL Petrol + CNG(Outside Fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2019 | 1.0 RXL AMT CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | automatic | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) |
| 1.0 RXT | petrol | manual | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| 1.0 RXT AMT | petrol | automatic | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| 1.0 RXT Opt CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2018 | 1.0 Marvel Captain America Edition | petrol | manual | ✗Not E20 Compatible |
| 1.0 Marvel Captain America Edition AMT | petrol | automatic | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| 2017 | 1.0 RXL | petrol | manual | ✗Not E20 Compatible |
| 1.0 RXL AMT Petrol+CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | automatic | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| CLIMBER 1.0 AMT | petrol | automatic | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| Climber 1.0 Petrol+cng(Outside fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2016 | 1.0 RXL AMT | petrol | automatic | ✗Not E20 Compatible |
| 1.0 RXT | petrol | manual | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| 1.0 RXT CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 2015 | 1.0 Marvel Captain American Edition AMT Petrol+CNG (Outside fitted) | cng | automatic | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) |
| 1.0 RXL CNG (Outside Fitted) | cng | manual | -Not Applicable (Diesel/CNG/EV) | |
| 1.0 RXT AMT Sports Edition | petrol | automatic | ✗Not E20 Compatible | |
| RXE | petrol | manual | ✗Not E20 Compatible |
What to do if your Kwid is not E20 compliant
Regular Servicing: Get your fuel system inspected at regular intervals. Ask your mechanic to check fuel lines, seals, gaskets, and O-rings for signs of wear.
Fuel Filter Replacement: Replace your fuel filter more frequently, every 15,000-20,000 km instead of 30,000 km.
Monitor Mileage: Track your fuel efficiency. If you notice a drop beyond 10%, consult your service centre.
Consider Retrofit: Some service centres offer ethanol-compatible fuel system component upgrades. Costs vary from Rs 2,000-8,000 depending on the vehicle.
Premium Fuel Option: Indian Oil XP100 (100-octane, ethanol-free) is available at select pumps at Rs 150+/litre for those who want to avoid E20 entirely.
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Is Renault Kwid E20 compatible?
The Renault Kwid is partially E20 compatible. Models manufactured from 2023 onwards are E20 ready, while older models were designed for E10 fuel only.
What happens if I use E20 petrol in my Renault Kwid?
Using E20 in a non-compatible Kwid may cause 5-12% mileage drop, faster wear of rubber fuel system components (hoses, seals, gaskets), and potential cold-start issues. Consider getting fuel system components inspected.
How much mileage will I lose with E20 in Renault Kwid?
Non-E20 compatible Kwid models may see a 5-12% mileage drop. If you currently get 20 km/l, expect around 17.6-19 km/l on E20.